Stop in for lunch while in town for work, based on two recommendations. Glad I did. Service was great. Their hot pepper salad and cheesesteak burger were both good. Huge portions. And extra treat...the jukebox was pumping out some great tunes. Go try Uncle John's! read more

The Cheesesteak Burger was one of the best burgers that I've ever eaten. The prices were excellent, the portions were large and the food was delicious. read more

Uncle John's Place - American Near Me - Mansfield, Ohio

I don't review things often but this one is worth the time I'll save you. I'll keep it simple, myself and a colleague went in here for lunch during the week and had philly cheesesteaks with french fries. First the philly had very LITTLE meat on it and it tasted like onion on bread. Second, the fries were a big heap of grease causing them to all lump together and be a big ball of potatoes and grease, gross. After we left we both agreed that we should have just paid the bill and not eaten the food and gone elsewhere. We will never make that mistake again. read more

Great place to grab a quick and delicious bite in Downtown Mansfield. Food was good. Service was better. Place is spotless clean. Recommend you stop in and give it a try, local and traveler alike. read more

Great little restaurant and bar. Picked to meet here up with some family halfway between Cleveland and Columbus and was not disappointed. The place is on the smaller size with a diner feel. Environment was clean with a nice sized bar and 4-5 flat screens. Everyone in our party ordered burgers and they were fantastic. Burgers were pretty big and cooked to order with lots of toppings as well. Also got fries and onion rings that were fantastic! Service was very good and attentive. It's nice to find a new place, especially between Cleveland and Columbus. Will return! read more

Good spot for a burger and a beer. Very friendly and attentive staff. Burgers - regular Cheeseburger & the Italian Stallion (cheeseburger w/ salami) - both hit the spot. Wife's pop was flat but beers were ice cold. Good experience, we'd come back. read more

Cozy atmosphere, generous portions, great food. Have had multiple burgers and sandwiches and never been disappointed. Smaller place, be prepared to wait or split party. read more

Service was very slow, messed up our orders. Burgers were good but the philly cheese steak was a greasy mess. I ordered chicken strips and fries for my daughter and was charged 10.95, not sure how you justify that price, we didn't get a salad or bread with the chicken. Would not come back. read more

Uncle John's Place - American Near Me - Mansfield, Ohio

Great fried catfish with bottomless sides of your choice--French fries, hush puppies, white beans, southern mayo Cole slaw, pickle spears, sweet onions were refilled at our table until we were VERY FILLED! The reason I didn't give it 5-the peach cobbler was yucky, just a bunch of super sweet cooked batter! Maybe I was just too full of the aforementioned fish and sides. All said, I will eat at Uncle Bud's any opportunity I have. read more

Love the atmosphere, the staff, and the food!!! One of the best places in Mansfield to eat

If your looking for a good burger this is the place! It's a small place but a great selection of burgers and salads. I had the Italian stallion and was very impressed. Good environment. The burgers are very big and a ton of fries! read more

Since they re-did the place it has the atmosphere that matches the food. I've had a lot of the items off the menu and specials!! Their specials are usually quite creative and tasty!! read more

Was greatly disappointed after seeing great reviews. The food was not good and service was average. The fried food tasted of old grease. Very disappointed. read more

Driving through the area and saw Uncle John's on Yelp, thought we'd give it a try. We were not disappointed. Our waitress, Jodi, treated us like we were regulars and did an excellent job of helping us, from telling us the specials WITHOUT rushing through like most waitstaff seem to, to recommending that the wife and I share a large fries (plenty for two) instead of paying for two separate orders (have to order a la carte, don't come with sandwiches). Wife got The Moby and I got the Cheese Steak Cheeseburger. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Fries are house cut and fresh. They needed salt in our opinion but respect the decision to allow the customers to add as little or much salt that they want. As others have mentioned, parking could be an issue (either on street or nearby pay lot) but didn't deter us at all. Pay lot nearby appears to be free after 3 pm. read more

Stopped in for takeout and ate in the park across the street. Super friendly staff made sure we had everything we needed. We both had burgers (the Gorgonzola and the Italian) and they were awesome. We hope to come back to Mansfield and we will eat here again. read more

This place is awesome. I recently found myself in Mansfield, and obviously I was hungry (because I'm always hungry). A quick Yelp search showed me a local burger spot that was getting rave reviews, and I absolutely love hole-in-the-wall, burger-y diners. Uncle John's Place did not disappoint! Literally the only downside to my entire experience was parking. There are tons of meters, but they don't take cards and I had no change. Once I had remedied this problem, my lunch was smooth sailing. Uncle John's is adorable! It's much bigger than it looks -- it's long and narrow. There were only a handful of customers dining, so our service was lightning fast. Our server was incredibly nice and helpful, and she made great recommendations. The kicker for me was when I brought out my gluten-free bun and asked if they would use it -- she didn't even bat an eye. She genuinely seemed confused why I thought it would be a problem in the first place! (Y'all don't understand the looks I typically get!) At first glance, the menu looks like typical diner fare, but with a closer eye, you'll notice all the little things that make the food truly special and kicked up many notches. Don't get me wrong -- it's not fancy -- just creatively made with love. I had the burger special of the day -- it had scallion cream cheese and ham, in addition to regular burger toppings -- and this massive sandwich was delicious! And the fries! Fresh-cut fries, fried perfectly. For two of us, I think we ate for about $20. Totally a steal. If you're in the area and looking for something to eat -- skip all those chains and come visit the wonderful Uncle John's Place! read more

In town to tour the Ohio State Reformatory (Make sure you go!) and had muffler problems - we went to Custom Exhaust Systems (great experience!) and Rod suggested that we stop by Uncle John's place for dinner. Great suggestion! Everything was delicious, portions were great and the price point was perfect! Our server was on top of our service and made us feel like she was glad we stopped by! My son had the Hamburger Ruben and I had the CheeseSteak Cheesburger and we split a large hand-cut fry. So much food we didn't finish it all! This was the icing on the cake to top off a great day! read more

We were in Mansfield OH to see BritBeat (which by the way is a MUST see...but back to the review already in progress), we went to Uncle John's Place. First the bad. No draft beer (ack!!). That pretty much covers the bad. Now, the good - everything else, Uncle John's Place delivers! The cheese steak burger with the hot peppers was awesome. French fries (and LOTS of them), onion rings all great. Looking around, and based on the crowd waiting to get in, this seems a "go to" place. If we are back in Mansfield again, we'll definitely go back to Uncle John's Place. read more

I had the cheesesteak burger. Not bad. Basically a hybrid of a cheese steak and.... a burger. Hard to mess up. There's a paid parking lot next door to the restaurant too. Easy place for lunch. read more

We went on a busy Friday night but the wait was not unreasonable. We enjoyed the quirky art collection while waiting. The staff was efficient and friendly and the food was outstanding. We both had fried chicken and home fries. As self proclaimed fried chicken snobs this was delicious! And the servings of chicken and potatoes was more than generous. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Stumbled upon this place while xmas shopping in the area- we were looking for a non- chain restaurant. This place was fantastic- great service, cute atmosphere-- PHENOMENAL burgers! Looks like they have a good bar selection too- although we just had cokes. Fantastic food! read more

Uncle John's Place - Cheesesteak burger - American Near Me - Mansfield, Ohio

Loved the ruben burger--exactly what it sounds like. Yum! Good bottled local beer (no draft). Great restaurant. read more

Uncle John's Place - Ruben burger--excellent! An entire Ruben served on a burger. What's not to love? - American Near Me - Mansfield, Ohio

We have passed by this place many times traveling through Mansfield. This time we decided to stop in for a drink and ended up staying for dinner. It turned out that dinner was superb. We had pork chops and a new creation by the chef, the National Burger. We are on a low carb diet and they bent over backwards to accommodate us by substituting vegetables for the starches and serving the burger without a bun . The staff worked as a team to accommodate our requests and make sure that our service was prompt and friendly, kudos to all. BTW i hope they male the National Burger a regular menu item. read more

Mansfield is the mid-way point I meet my work buddy who lives in Cleveland. We have lunch once a month. Uncle John's is someplace we have been to multiple times. Never a bad meal or a bad service. Check out the specials. We missed the spaghetti one time and after seeing it, I wish we hadn't. Kind of a small place, but very friendly and great food. I don't recall what it was called but I had the something in the park at the bottom of the menu. It was so much I had to take 1/2 of it home. Great Food, Great place. read more

Love this restaurant! I try to go every time I'm back in town. I live in the Memphis area. Wish they delivered! Lol

If you live near downtown Mansfield and frequent the businesses there, you think of Uncle John's as being the kind of place that 60-something, empty-nester couples frequent for good old-fashioned beer, steak and fries. And you would be correct. To those of you in the younger set, I have this to say: unless you are a seaweed eating vegan, you gotta eat at this place!! Word to the 20-somethings on up, this is one of the best kept secrets in downtown for burgers, steaks, and outstanding, fresh, hand-cut fries with the skins still on. Yummy!! To boot, they keep a box with all the condiments on the table including malt vinegar! :-) Each time I have been here with friends, or my husband, I have been pleasantly surprised. I've had a hamburger, the sirloin tips a couple of times, the fish dinner and the fish sandwich. It is pretty old-school fare wise, but they do it well. The steak that I have had there has been top quality, and cooked correctly. Their hamburgers actually have meat in them, and did I mention the hand-cut fries...OMG! Yes...do go there. Because this is a downtown establishment, they are not open very late, about 9 PM, I think. And the reason you would want to go there late is because they have a lovely, fully stocked bar on one side of the restaurant. This is a locally owned, laid-back, but just classy enough kind of place. The prices are pretty reasonable, and the sirloin tips are the best bargain in town! A few years ago this restaurant was completely remodeled but keeping enough of its "vintage building" charm intact. The restrooms are really nice. There is a ton of art on the walls. The background music is classic rock. If my dad didn't have a heart condition, I would take my parents there because I think they would really like it. You could bring your children here as well... It is just roomy enough, although a little tight, and the seating is pretty comfortable. The service here is real down-home, no nonsense, and generally friendly. Our servers usually merit the 20% tip. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is due to smaller, common issues like drink refills, or forgetting the bread that was supposed to come with your dinner. We might have to ask once or twice, but we've always been met with courteous service. read more

Service was very nice and friendly. Food was pretty bland all round. Burger was lacking flavor. Sirlon tips were absent of seasoning and fries were not salted. read more

All in all, not bad. Apparently known for their burgers, this diner style restaurant can actually cook a burger to order, which seems extremely hard these days, for some reason. If you get the Cyclops (cheeseburger with an egg and the basic veggies on it, which really isn't anything special since that's how most burgers come) is high off the plate and messy. Mostly from the thick cut onion and tomato. Fries are hand cut and fried fresh-reminded me of home made. Biggest con is their lack of draft beer. They have bottles, and a full bar, but no drafts. A mile high burger and fries deserves a craft draft, especially when the town brews beer! They also don't have a lot of premium liquor either. FYI, depending on your palette. Great staff and like I said, cooks that know how to make a burger. It's nothing to venture out to but when in town I know I'll get a good experience. read more

I've stopped in for dinner several times and it's always very busy because the food and service are consistently great.

This place is really tough to beat in the Mansfield/Ashland area. I've been a few times now and my wife has been a few more since she works in Mansfield. I've now been once for a quiet Saturday lunch and a busy, noisy Friday night. Both times I've been, I went totally simple: a burger, fries and a couple beers. The burgers are cooked perfectly to order, are large and juicy. The fries are hand-cut 30 feet away from you and are real winners. The alcohol selection isn't too bad, but leaves a little to be desired. There's the typical, mass-produced beers and *some* craft beers. Had both a Brooklyn and Thirsty Dog tonight. Better selection than most restaurants! So, everything is delicious, the place has a fun (slightly divey) vibe, the waitresses are super friendly, and to top it all off, it's dirt cheap. A perfectly cooked burger is like $3. A delicious sit-down restaurant for fast food prices. Can't be beat! read more

Best steak and fries place around! Staff are great and make ya feel right at home. Fries are awesome and all steaks are fresh cut and taste great. Must stop if in Mansfield. read more

Uncle John's Place - American Near Me - Mansfield, Ohio

Best in town...food is constantly good been going here for years...mansfields hidden gem restaurant

Amazing food!! I've been going here for years and every time I am never disappointed. The salad with the house dressing is amazing! Best salad dressing I've ever had. read more

My husband and I have been twice. Had cheeseburgers with French fries both times because the local paper had a question on their Facebook page asking the residents what restaurant had their favorite French fries. So many people mentioned Uncle John's Place that we had to try it. Paid $1,25 to park behind the restaurant. Service was great. Loved looking out the window at the beautiful fall colored trees. A wonderfully cooked (I ordered medium-well) meaty burger with fresh onion slice, green lettuce (not yellow or white), fresh tomatoes, cheese. It's a mouthful but really delicious! Like one you'd make at home in your Mom's old iron skillet. And, "hello!" they serve Diet Pepsi... Love Uncle John's and will be back now that we live here! read more

I couldn't wait another day to have the Rueben Burger!!! On this visit the place was packed, so I sat at the bar. I ordered the Rueben Burger and a half order of fries. It was great again! I had the same server as last time. She must have had a bad day on my previous visit because she was excellent today. I eyed a BIG SALAD that a patron was eating and vow to order that on my next trip to Uncle Johns. There was another item on the menu that peaked my interest: The Big Moby. Apparently it is a larger than life fish sandwich. I will soon accept that challenge as well! read more

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Burgers are just OK NO Seasoning and dry. Staff is friendly, but is your just part of 2 you may get stuck in the half booth and you look at a wall your entire meal. Not impressed read more

I've never been there but I have eaten their food and it's great exspecially the deep fried mushrooms

Amazing food and service! Def recommend this place as I am in town for a few weeks. Priced fair for the size of the servings and for how good the food is! read more

We visited for lunch on a Friday. The food was excellent! Service was very fast and friendly. We ordered 2 sandwiches (a bacon cheeseburger and a Reuben) and breaded mushrooms. From the time we walked in until we paid the check and left, only 30 minutes had passed. Will visit again. read more

This was a great little find via Yelp. We were on a road trip, starving, and nothing looked good. Jumped on Yelp saw that Uncle John's Place had good reviews and we said, "Lets do this!" Place is on the smaller side and it was packed. We figured that was a good sign. We ordered Breaded Fish, Philly Cheese Steak, and a Gorgonzola Burger. All super delicious! Due to hunger we forgot to take photos before we devoured our meals. read more